Thoroughbred pedigree analysis and racehorse breeding July 2008 - Posts - The Five-Cross Files

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July 2008 - Posts

Is This a Broodmare?

A mare might be a perfect fit for one breeding program but not for others. How exactly does one determine if a mare is a "broodmare quality" Thoroughbred?

Don't Pet Her, She's a Thoroughbred

Does temper have anything to do with racing class?

Friday Fun -- Can You Name This Horse?

I'm not too good at recognizing horses just by their pictures. This one's pretty well-known, though...

Restoring the Iron Horse

Reactions to the Blood-Horse report on the weakening of the Thoroughbred.

Would Kamsin Succeed in America?

Deutsches Derby (Ger-I) winner Kamsin represents soundness and stamina. Is that what American breeders really want?

Parole Requested

Seems that Fox Tale Stud got a Southern Hemisphere request to share an exciting young stallion.

6 Tips to Get More Out of the Stallion Register Online

Six free tools that can help your breeding program.

Yearling Season Starts Ominously

Fasig-Tipton July numbers are worrisome for breeders with yearling offerings later in the season. Also, a look at the progeny sales results of my colt's sire and broodmare sire.

First Foals -- It's Better to Be a Stallion

At the Fasig-Tipton July yearling sale, buyers wanted the first foals from new stallions, but not necessarily the first foals from new broodmares. And naming a yearling before the sale just might cost you.

Eating for Two

Nutrition for your broodmares makes a huge difference in their foals' development. How confident are you in your feed regimen?

Dear Memories

For a Thoroughbred breeder, few things are more exciting than watching a new crop of yearlings tearing across the field in youthful rivalry. But not everything is always as it seems.

Saving It vs. Leaving It On the Track

Some mares seem to save their prowess for their progeny.

Domino Delivers

It might be fiction, but this story's equine details are terrific. Think War Admiral ... Blue Larkspur ... and a Domino-line sire. Thoroughbred pedigree fans, you don't want to miss this.

The Five-Cross Files

News
  • Five-Cross Files poll:
    Time to Buy a Broodmare?.
  • Broodmarathon: During the lead-up to the fall breeding stock sales, we'll be taking a daily look at a broodmare cataloged in .one of the auctions. It's a brief daily post about pedigree review and stallion selections. Check back regularly and post your comments during the "broodmare marathon"!
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